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China's Mahan: Admiral Liu Huaqing and the Rise of the Modern Chinese Navy

By (author) Dr. Xiaobing Li

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This timely biography explores Admiral Liu Huaqingâ€™s pivotal role in modernizing Chinaâ€™s navy and shaping its maritime strategy, highlighting his influence on naval doctrine, technological advancements, and regional and global security. Admiral Liu Huaqing, often called the â€œfather of the modern Chinese navy,â€ revolutionized Chinaâ€™s naval strategy and capabilities. Under his leadership, the Peopleâ€™s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) transitioned from a coastal defense force to a blue-water navy capable of far-sea operations and nuclear deterrence. Liu championed a strong navy to protect Chinaâ€™s maritime interests and trade routes. His vision drove advancements in nuclear submarines and aircraft carriers, shaping Chinaâ€™s naval trajectory for decades, including the commissioning of its first aircraft carrier in 2011. Drawing on Western and Soviet naval theory, Liu crafted a doctrine of near-sea defense and far-sea protection, steering the PLANâ€™s shift from coastal operations in the 1950s to global reach by the 2010s, forming the basis of Chinaâ€™s current maritime posture. The roots of Liuâ€™s doctrine and reform policies stretch across half a century of sea battles, contested island landings, oceanic operations, shipbuilding, and technological development. These experiences continue to inform Chinese naval leadership today as they navigate ongoing challenges in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea. Liuâ€™s life and legacy deepen our understanding of Chinaâ€™s maritime ascent and its consequences for Indo-Pacific security, serving as a vital resource for those seeking to understand, deter, or confront Chinaâ€™s growing sea power.

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